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DoITPoMS Micrograph Library Micrograph 767 and full record

Micrograph 767 and full record

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Micrograph no
767
Brief description
Bi 80, Sn 20 (wt%)
Keywords
alloy Link to MATTER Glossary entry for alloy, bismuth, metal, tin
Categories
Metal or alloy
System
Bi-Sn   Link to phase diagram
Composition
Bi 80, Sn 20 (wt%)
Standard codes
Reaction
Processing
Small casting in alumina crucible - air cooled.
Applications
Educational alloy - low melting point allows easy and safe use for students.
Sample preparation
Standard polishing techniques.
Technique
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in secondary electron imaging (SEI) mode
Length bar
10 μm
Further information
The near eutectic darker areas seen at lower magnifications (micrographs 766 and 765) can be clearly seen to be similar to lamellae seen in micrograph 764. Note: the specimen in this micrograph is scratched.
Contributor
M Charles and A Cockburn
Organisation
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge
Date
07/05/03
Licence for re-use
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
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